Grave shadows

Jerry B. Jenkins

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Grave shadows

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jerry B. Jenkins

Red Rock Mysteries

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Bryce and Ashley Timberline team up to uncover the mystery behind missing sports treasures that belong to their friend Jeff, who is bravely facing cancer. Their search takes them on a thrilling adventure filled with clues, teamwork, and hope. Along the way, they learn about friendship and the power of faith.

Themes

FriendshipFamilyMysteryChristian LifeBicycles and Bicycling

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

228 pages
31,240 words
3h 28m read-aloud
ISBN
1414301448
Pages
228
Publisher
Tyndale Kids
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
31,240
Read-Aloud
~3h 28m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Bicycles and BicyclingChristian LifeTwinsFamily LifeColoradoMystery and Detective Stories